Peoria Personal Injury Lawyer

National statistics reveal that 2.2 million people suffered personal injuries, and tens of thousands died through the negligent acts of other people, businesses, and government agencies in 2019. These cases involve car accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls, truck accidents, product liability, and nursing home abuse.

Were you injured, or did you lose a loved one through a wrongful death caused by another's negligence? Are you seeking financial compensation? The personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC can help.

Call our Peoria, IL personal injury law firm at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone number) or use the contact form today to schedule a free case evaluation. All information you share with our law office remains confidential through an attorney-client relationship.

An All-American City in the Heart of Illinois: Peoria

Being named the 'average American city' has made the area famous. The three-time awarded 'All-American City' has a historical depiction of what an average city in America should look like nationwide.

In Vaudeville times, the saying was coined, 'Will it play in Peoria?' This saying meant that if an act could succeed there, it could succeed anywhere due to its 'average' audience. The city has taken pride in being a mainstream Midwest city and continues to be one of the larger towns in Illinois.

The city is located in central Illinois, surrounded by Washington, Eureka, Germantown Hills, Burtonsville, Dunlap, Bloomington, Macomb, Pekin, and Morton. Springfield is only a short drive away.

Oldest City In Illinois

The city outdated the surrounding towns as a settlement by several decades. French settlers first came to the area in 1680 that would eventually become the economic community it is today, about 50 years earlier than some of the other neighboring cities. 

The settlers built a fort, which would later burn to the ground. However, the fort was rebuilt in 1813 as Fort Clark, which would later be renamed Peoria, from a Native American word that translates as 'fat lake.';

A varied economic development background has helped the city's financial resources, from alcohol distilleries to heavy machinery.

• Alcohol. At some point in its history, the city had the most distilleries of any town globally, with twenty-two distillery businesses and many breweries in the mid-1800s. Historically, more tax revenue was generated from alcohol in the area than anywhere else in the country. When prohibition hit, it was also one of the largest bootlegging communities as well.
• Machinery. In the early 1900s, the city was home to one of the country's larger heavy machinery companies. Caterpillar Tractor Company was founded in 1925 and still has its headquarters in the city. The company began manufacturing its well-known dozers in 1935.
• Farming. The area is fortunate to have very fertile ground and a centralized location ideal for the growing and shipment of farm crops and livestock.

Another smaller industry, bicycles, was exported worldwide from the city in the late 1800s. It is touted that the bicycle manufacturer Charles Duryea had the first commercial gasoline-powered automobile in the community in 1893.

Medical Facilities In and Around Central Illinois

The city has an extensive medical community, where healthcare makes up a quarter of its area's economy. There are three major hospitals, including the Children's Hospital of Illinois, St. Jude's Research Hospital, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine. 

The three major hospitals are located at:

OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue
(309) 655-2000

Methodist Medical Center
221 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue
(309) 672-5522

Proctor Hospital
5409 North Knoxville Avenue
(309) 691-1000

Historical City Hall Building

City Hall is a beautiful German Renaissance-style building built in 1897 and dedicated to the town in 1899. City Hall is located at 419 Fulton Street and open to the public Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Call (309) 494-8523, or visit the city's website.

Central Illinois Courts Handling Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Matters

When an accident occurs on the roads, a factory, or at a medical facility, the injured person is entitled to compensation from the responsible party. If an incident occurs in the city, the matter might likely be filed at:

Peoria County Courthouse
324 Main Street
Peoria, IL 61602

Personal Injury Laws to Protect Injured Victims

The Illinois State legislature has enacted personal injury (tort) laws to protect injured individuals and their property when the harm is caused by someone else's negligence or intentional act. A successful tort action typically involves another person, business, or government agency that caused the harm or injury, compensating the person suffering the losses.

Typical personal injury cases involve automobile accidents, medical malpractice, elder abuse, premises liability, or other tort matters with victims suffering damages and losses. The law provides the victim with a personal injury claim seeking compensation paid by the defendant's insurance policy.

These cases typically involve:

• Negligence – Any individual or entity could be held civilly liable when their negligent act leads to someone else's harm, like a drunk driver in a car accident case or a doctor who makes a surgical mistake in the operating room.
• Intentional wrongs – Any form of assault and battery could be considered an intentional wrong (tort). Many personal injury cases also involve criminal liability where the perpetrator faces criminal charges and a civil lawsuit for damages.
• Strict liability – Strict liability is a crucial part of civil tort (wrongdoing) law. Technically the law holds product designers and manufacturers strictly liable for any harm caused by a defective product. In these specialized cases, the injured victim is not required to establish the manufacturer's negligence but must show that using the product as intended creates an unreasonably dangerous situation.

The law provides several minimal requirements that the injured victim must meet when filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit. 

First, the plaintiff (injured party) must file required lawsuit documents in the appropriate courtroom before the statute of limitations expires, usually two years from the accident or incident.

Next, the plaintiff must prove that the claim is valid and settled through the Illinois legal process. Finally, the injured party must show that their grievance is reasonable and prove that they were injured and suffered a monetary loss caused by someone else.

Personal Injury Lawyers Resolving Cases

As experienced Illinois personal injury attorneys, the legal team at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC understands the devastation you feel to be injured by the intention or negligent action of another person or company. 

You may be considering filing a personal injury claim and wonder what your chance of winning is and how much it will cost.

Not all accidental injuries and fatalities constitute a personal injury or wrongful death case. Additionally, not all personal injury lawsuits are resolved in damages. 

Sometimes, it takes years to reach a negotiated settlement. During that time, the victim may suffer financial burdens due to lost wages and still have to pay all court expenses and attorney fees.

Many personal injury claims involve bodily or physical injury, especially a personal injury claim involving a car accident, surgical error, abuse, or assault. However, other personal injury claims involve financial damages or exploitation when another party stole the victim's funds, personal property, or real estate.

Other people suffer serious injury to their reputation when the responsible party defames or slanders the victim's character. 

Our accident attorneys represent men, women, and children with financial and physical injuries related to accidents and serious personal injuries involving:

• Bicycle Accident
• Car Accident
• Cerebral Palsy & Birth Injuries
• Construction Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Insurance Company Bad Faith Settlements
• Medical Malpractice
• Motorcycle Accident
• Motor Vehicle Accident
• Nursing Home Neglect
• Pedestrian Injury
• Personal Property Damage
• Sexual Abuse
• Slip and Fall
• Truck Accident
• Workers' Compensation
• Wrongful Death

Are you in need of an aggressive law firm to represent yourself or a family member in a central Illinois accident? Do you need to file a personal injury lawsuit or claim? If so, contact a professional injury lawyer in the Peoria area for a free consultation regarding your legal situation.

At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC, our personal injury attorneys represent residents and visitors of Peoria County who were injured at work or in an accident.

Did you suffer harm, or was a family member killed in an accident caused by the negligent actions of others? If so, you have legal rights to obtain compensation for your damages and losses.

Our Legal Practice Areas

Our Peoria, IL personal injury law firm represents clients in various practice areas, including motor vehicle accidents, elder abuse, medical malpractice, premises liability, harmful medications, and wrongful death.

Please make an appointment to discuss your legal options and rights to hold those responsible for your injuries financially accountable. We accept all personal injury claims through a contingency fee agreement where payments for legal services are postponed until after we have resolved your personal injury case through a negotiated settlement or jury trial award.

We offer every client a "No Win/No-Fee" Guarantee, meaning if we cannot obtain compensation on your behalf, you owe us nothing.

A Full-Service Personal Injury Law Firm Serving Central Illinois

At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC, the personal injury lawyers serve Peoria residents, providing legal advice and representation for personal injury cases involving accidents and medication errors. 

With our years of experience, our personal injury lawyers have earned a reputation as 'lawyers' lawyers.' Many attorneys providing legal services nationwide refer their complex medical negligence, construction accidents, and severe personal injury cases to our office. 

These law firms have confidence in the legal help we provide and how we treat clients. We understand the critical aspects of your case, how to work with insurance company claims adjusters, resolve legal matters and obtain compensation through jury trials.

Our offices are in Chicago, but our lawyers can make the drive to central Illinois to meet with you and provide you with a consultation regarding your personal injury claim. Our experienced personal injury attorneys work with plaintiffs on a contingency fee arrangement. 

This agreement stipulates that unless we can secure a settlement or win your compensation case through legal representation, there are no legal fees you have to pay. We are available 24-hours a day and are here when you need us.

Peoria Personal Injury Attorney FAQs

Our Chicago, IL law firm understands that families have many unanswered questions about handling a compensation case and dealing directly with an insurance company. A Peoria personal injury lawyer has answered some of those questions below.

Call us today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone number) or use the contact form today for more information or schedule a free case consultation. Our legal team has been serving Peoria residents for decades, ensuring they receive maximum compensation for their losses and medical expenses.

Time to Hire a Peoria Personal Injury Lawyer to Resolve your Compensation Case

Let's talk about your legal rights, the amount of money you can receive when resolving a personal injury case, paying your medical bills, and receiving ongoing medical treatment at no cost.

Our legal team has an unmatched combination of customer service and protecting innocent people harmed by another's negligent or reckless actions. Call us today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone call) to schedule a free consultation.

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